Video: Before you Sign that Home Inspection Waiver…
There has never been an occasion when I have suggested that a home buyer waive their right to a home 
inspection. Nevertheless, it happens. A home inspection can be helpful in so many ways. Even if you’re an experience home owner, or a handyman yourself, there are things you can miss. Even if you have no intention of negotiating home repairs, there are things you should know. Even if you’re buying New Construction, a lot of sub-contractors will be working on your brand new home so things can be overlooked. A home inspection is a minor expense compared to the price of the home and the hassle of a hidden defect.
And most critical… be sure you are choosing the RIGHT home inspector. I’ve seen some ignore issues that are important to the home buyer. Others who seem to delight in alarming people over standard maintenance matters. But the majority of home inspectors I’ve dealt with have been meticulous and informative, making relevant observations and offering helpful suggestions.
For your convenience we have provided a transcript directly below the video.
Video Transcript: Before you Sign that Home Inspection Waver…
Welcome to Today’s Home Update, I’m Edwardo.
A thorough inspection of the home you’re considering buying safety concerns, failing structural elements, and faulty mechanical systems. To help get the most from a home inspection, here are some tips from the American Society of Home Inspectors.
Do your homework. Many contracts include a Home Inspection deadline so start shopping for an inspector when you qualify for a mortgage.
Look for the inspection clause. Before you sign a contract make sure it includes a clause that makes your purchase contingent on the findings of an inspection with the inspector you choose. Make sure the clause is included even if the contract specifies an “as is” sale.
Ask for a sample report. Reports longer than 25 pages filled with lots of legal print usually meant to protect the inspector against liabilities, raise a red flag. By the same token, a few pages aren’t enough.
Accompany the inspector. Be sure to take notes and ask about maintenance issues you’ll need to address.
Review the report. The inspector will send you a detailed report of the findings. Read it closely and ask questions to be sure you understand the condition of all areas of the home.
Thanks for watching Today’s Home Update. See you next time.
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